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  1. StefanWhitaker

    StefanWhitaker New Member

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    I have a 1970 inline 6 (170) three on the tree. My shift collar broke and the damn pot metal won't weld. So I bought a "universal" three speed floor shift. Turns out the piece of junk doesn't even fit. I'd like the keep my same trans cause there's nothing wrong with it but at this point I have no idea what to do. Any suggestions?
     
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  2. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Welcome from Northern California!:chirp:
    Where in CA are you located?
    Post your questions in a separate thread and you will probably get the response you are looking for.
     
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  3. driftwood

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    you have to preheat pot metal to weld it once you do its weldable. take it to a good welder i bet for $20.00 you'll get it back done.
     
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  4. StefanWhitaker

    StefanWhitaker New Member

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    I had a buddy try to weld it and it's not even close to the original shape. What can I do from there??
     
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  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I may have one...:yup:
     
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  6. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    :Welcome: from a fellow 1970 owner in Northeast Pennsylvania
     
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  7. driftwood

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    sounds like frank has your answer.:D
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    PM sent...:tiphat:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    this is a pic. of the one I have...check and see if it will work...it may be for a later model.

    :Handshake
     

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  10. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    He emailed me. He needs one one for a 1969 1/2. Frank's will not work for a 1969 1/2.
     
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